This Week in Business
Episodes
Peanut Butter Raises and the Pay Equity Debate
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Capelli, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, examines the resurgence of "peanut butter" raises, exploring how companies distribute li...
SpaceX’s Historic IPO and the Future of Space
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Hsu, Wharton Management Professor, discusses SpaceX’s $2 trillion valuation, the role of Starlink, launch services, and AI in driving investor...
Understanding Congress’s Impact on Financial Markets
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Wiegand, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, explains her research on how fiscal policy shocks and shifting deficit expectations affect b...
The Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Platt, Wharton Professor of Marketing, Psychology & Neuroscience, discusses his research on brain-based performance metrics, explaining ho...
Examining Equity and Opportunity in NFL Coaching Searches
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Prof. of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of rac...
How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Business and Society
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses the biggest AI developments of the past year, including advances in model capabilities, the em...
AI Stocks, Oil Prices, and the Fed’s Next Move
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Chief Economist at WisdomTree, examines the market rally fueled by AI stocks, the economic im...
Federal Reserve Leadership Transition Amid Economic and Political Pressures
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Harker, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, and former President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, reflects o...
Brands and Identity in the Age of Social Media
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Americus Reed, II, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses the principles of identity marketing, explaining how brands can navigate aspiration, aut...
Preparing American Cities for the Global World Cup Stage
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kaiser, Wharton Adjunct Full Professor of Finance, explores how cities like Philadelphia are preparing for the influx of global soccer fans duri...
AI’s Real Impact on Jobs and Productivity
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Cappelli, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses why artificial intelligence has yet to significantly replace jobs, how companies are naviga...
Career Growth, Job Mobility, and the Modern Workforce
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Bidwell, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores the realities of job hopping, the importance of adaptability and skill-buildi...
Rethinking Urban Tax Policy Through Land Value Taxation
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Inman, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Finance, discusses how land value taxation, inspired by economist Henry George and successfully implemente...
How Economic Strain and AI Are Reshaping Family Roles
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Corinne Low, Wharton Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how rising costs, persistent gender inequalities, and emer...
How AI Agents Are Transforming Modern Marketing Strategy
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, discusses how AI-driven search, discovery, and ...
Climate Regulation Rollbacks and the Rise of Nuisance Lawsuits
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Light, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, examines how efforts to repeal the EPA’s endangerment finding under the Clean A...
Markets React to Iran Tensions and Rate Uncertainty
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, explains how Iran-related tensions, Federal Reserve uncertain...
Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur van Benthem, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy examines how European Union land protection policies—despite meeting ...
Why Reverse Morris Trust Deals Demand Strategic Discipline
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Feldman, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses how reverse Morris Trust transactions influence merger strategy, tax efficiency, and value ...
How AI Is Reshaping Blue-Collar Work and Skills
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Wu, Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, discusses how AI is driving a shift in blue-collar work, ...
How Credit Scores Shape Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Keys, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, discusses new research revealing how credit scores can impact homeowners insurance premiums more than clim...
Scaling a Local Favorite: The Strategy Behind Wawa’s Growth
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Z. John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Marketing, discusses how brands like Wawa scale beyond their regional roots by leveraging innovation, customer loy...
How School Cell Phone Bans Are Changing Student Behavior
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions and Co-Director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, discusses new...
Inside the Business Models of Today’s Top AI Platforms
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, analyzes how OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are pursuing distinct business models and growth strategie...
How Geopolitics and AI Are Influencing Today’s Financial Markets
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses how the Iran conflict, Federal Reserv...
Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, explains how Iran has built a complex and adaptive banking and payments infr...
The Business Impact of Leadership Under Pressure
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean and Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins the show to examine how leaders respond to intensifying workplace...
The Fed’s Payment Rails and Fintech Access
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Zaring, professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to explain the Federal Reserve’s consideration of...
Zeke Emanuel on Medicare Payment and Innovation Reform
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zeke Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss recent reforms at the Centers for Medicare and Medi...
The Economic Cost of Conflict with Iran
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, breaks d...
The Decline of the Cover Letter in the AI Era
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Judd Kessler, Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School and author of Lucky by Design, explains how artificial intellige...
From Hype to Impact: AI Reshapes Enterprise Software
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Marketing Professor at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, explains how artificial intellige...
Fed Leadership, Rate Cuts, and Geopolitical Risks Ahead
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at Wisdom Tree, analyzes the Supreme Court’s ruling on tarif...
Understanding Crypto Sentiment and Market Signals
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Reibstein, Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, explains how the school’s Cryptocurrency Confidence Index tracks U.S. consumer sentime...
How Geopolitics Is Hitting Local Gas Stations
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Serguei Netessine, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, discusses how U.S. sanctions on Lukoil are disrupting franchise agreeme...
Why Hiring Has Slowed Without Mass Layoffs
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School, examines the cooling in white-collar job...
Stablecoins Explained: Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the Stablecoin Toolkit and how clearer definitions, regulatory framew...
Super Bowl Advertising Trends, Creative Strategy, and Brand Competition
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Americus Reed, II, Wharton Professor of Marketing, breaks down the strengths, themes, and competitive dynamics of this year’s Super Bowl ads, in...
The Economic Reality Behind Billionaires Taxes and State Budgets
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, analyzes...
How Advertising Could Reshape ChatGPT and Digital Marketing
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, discusses OpenAI’s move toward advertising...
What the Fed’s Pause Signals for Economy and Markets
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates, the ...
Why Interest Rates Can’t Fix Deeper Economic Problems
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick T. Harker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and current Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decision...
Affordable Care Act Subsidies, Coverage Losses, and What Comes Next
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, Mark Vincent Pauly, analyzes the consequences of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanc...
The Unintended Consequences of Affordable Housing Lotteries
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and author of Lucky by Design, tells how affordable housing lotteries function...
Inside Saks Global’s Bankruptcy and the Future of Luxury Retail
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing, discusses Saks Global’s bankruptcy, the strategic missteps behind it, and how luxury department stores...
How AI Is Reshaping Skills, Hiring, and Education
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of AI and Analytics and Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department at the Wharton School, discusses new research with Acc...
The Fed Chair Transition and the Future of Central Bank Independence
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, Peter Conti-Brown, analyzes the end of Jerome Powell’s term, the potential next chair, and why ...
Six AI Trends Shaping Business, Education, and Markets in 2026
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton AI & Human Research Program, explores six major AI trends for 2026, in...
Regulating Foreign Insider Trades on U.S. Stock Exchanges
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Taylor, Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School, discusses how his research helped shape new legislation requiring foreign company executive...
Faculty Prediction Series: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan M. Wachter, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School, discusses the outlook for housing and commercial real estate, focusin...
Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, shares his perspective on the state of the U.S. economy, anal...
Faculty Prediction Series: The 2026 Labor Market Outlook and What Comes Next
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, reflects on the cooling labor market, the influence of artificial intelligence, hybrid work dynamics...
Faculty Prediction Series: Where Artificial Intelligence Stands Heading Into 2026
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Mollick, Co- Director of Wharton Generative AI Labs, examines how artificial intelligence continues to advance without slowing, highlighting its...
Free Versus Fair Trade in a Changing Global Economy
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Zhang, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses his recent analysis of free versus fair trade, explaining the economic assumptions, political incen...
Why Today’s AI Bubble May Fuel Tomorrow’s Economic Growth
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Wu, Wharton Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains why today’s AI investment frenzy, while exhibiting bubble-li...
Understanding the True Costs Behind Credit Card Lending
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Itamar Drechsler, Wharton School Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research, explains the economic forc...
Examining How Amazon Fulfillment Centers Influence Local Economic Growth
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Serguei Netessine, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions and Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives at the Wharton School...
How Chatbots Shape Emotional Well-Being in the Age of AI
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Project, discusses emerging research on AI companionship...
Economic Signals, Policy Debates, and AI’s Impact on Markets
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, offers his perspective on Fed decision-making a...
Rethinking ACA Tax Credits and the Future of Health Coverage
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Pauly, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines Senator Bill Cassidy’s new health savings account–based pr...
Navigating Holiday Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, offers insights on how inflation, inventory strategy, consumer spen...
How California’s New AI Law Seeks to Safeguard Children
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the goals, limits, and broader national context of California’s newl...
The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton Management Professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program p...
How Coinbase’s Expansion Reflects a Shifting Regulatory Climate in Crypto
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Economics and Finance, analyzes Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of blockchain capital-raising platform Echo...
Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic ...
How Companies Are Adapting to the Generative AI Revolution
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human AI Research, discusses findings from a multi-year study on how companies...
How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate de...
NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving N...
How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-ter...
Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains—from the lingering effect...
How DMV Questions Shape Organ Donor Registration Decisions
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses his research examining how the framing of organ donor registration ...
The Impact of Cell Phone Policies on Student Focus and Well-Being
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, shares findings from her national Phones in Focus survey, revealing how ...
How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Business, discusses how growing executive authority ...
Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investment Program, joins to discuss El...
Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the legal complexities, historical precedents, and potential reforms sh...
Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human AI Research, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence...
Monetary Policy Uncertainty and Technology’s Role in Growth
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest rate c...
Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cait Lamberton, Wharton School Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, explains how businesses can balance enthusiasm for new technologies, such as AI, ...
Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, explores...
Google Antitrust Ruling, Market Competition, and the Future of Search
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Herbert Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the recent antitrust decision requiring Google to share its searc...
Expanding Retirement Portfolios with Alternative Investment Options
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores the...
Local Regulation and the Future of U.S. Housing Affordability
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Gyourko, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Economics and Public Policy, explores 50 years of housing market data, highlig...
Interest Rates, Labor Trends, and the Future of Monetary Policy
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Harker, former Philadelphia Federal Reserve President, and current Rowan Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School, shares his perspective...
Monetizing AI Platforms: Freemium Models, Sponsored Bots, and Beyond
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, explores the evolving strategies behind monetiz...
Labor Markets, Fed Independence, and Monetary Policy Uncertainty
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his perspective on the Federal Reserve’s policy directio...
Back-to-School: Why Early Financial Literacy Matters for Every Generation
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Musto, Wharton Finance Professor and Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, explores the importance of teaching financial lit...
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of AI-Powered Innovation
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, discusses his research on the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in creative problem-solving, examin...
Back-to-School: Preparing the Next Generation with Entrepreneurial Education and Skills
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Rosenkopf, Management Professor and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School, discusses the value of introducing entrepreneurship in h...
Uber’s Women-Only Ride Option Aims to Boost Safety
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, examines Uber’s pilot program allowing women drivers and passengers to avoid pairing wit...
Back-to-School: Navigating AI’s Impact on Student Learning and Motivation
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamsa Bastani, Associate Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the Wharton School, examines the opportunities and risks of integratin...
How Deportation Policies Impact High-Skilled Worker Wages
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses recent research revealing how deportation—especially over long periods—...
Managing Talent That Disrupts Team Dynamics
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to explore the challenges organizations face when high-...
Ferrero, Kellogg, and the Return of the Breakup-Merger Cycle
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Feldman, Wharton Professor of Management, explores how recent M&A activity—such as Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg—reflects a rec...
How AI Is Reshaping Work and Higher Learning
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manav Raj, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, shares insights on how AI is transforming job roles, challenging traditional degree models, and ...
Jeremy Siegel on Inflation, Fed Policy, and Market Resilience
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his outlook on economic growth, inflation, interest rates,...
Understanding Dynamic Pricing in Today’s Inflationary Climate
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how firms use tariff-induced economic conditions to raise prices and ...
How Business Leaders Are Misjudging AI’s Workforce Impact
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Cappelli, Management Professor at the Wharton School and Director of the Center on Human Resources, explains why bold predictions about AI-drive...
Rebuilding Boeing: Engineering, Ethics, and Organizational Change
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Shea, Adjunct Professor of Management and Senior Fellow at the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change, outlines how Boeing’s long-term shift ...
What the Reconciliation Bill Means for U.S. Households
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, discusse...
Automatic Enrollment, Tax Fears, and the 401(k) Surge
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Mitchell, Professor and Executive Director of the Pension Research Council at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss Fidelity’s latest...